Legal
March 1, 2021
Finance Committee in Ukraine Changes Gambling Tax Rates
Bill 2713-d, introduced in Ukraine last year in August proposed different taxes on gambling based on the type of gambling activity. The proposal was changed last week when the Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy approved a flat tax of 10% applicable for all gambling activities. Ukraine Changes Proposal for Gross Gaming Taxes on […]
Business
February 23, 2021
Enlabs Reports Revenue Increase in 4Q2020
Enlabs experienced another record quarter with active customer count increasing by 15% quarter to quarter and 88% year over year. Another Record Quarter After Acquisition of Global Gaming in Q3 Estonia-based operator Enlabs has published their financial results for 2020, including the fourth quarter of the year. Revenues for the period January 1 – December […]
Industry
February 16, 2021
SiGMA’s Virtual Roadshow Launches with Ukraine on March 3
SiGMA is launching its inaugural Virtual Roadshow with Ukraine as the first stop. The group brings key stakeholders, experts and lawmakers to provide interested parties with the most relevant news and developments in the CIS region and Ukraine. Virtual Roadshow by SiGMA to Launch with First Stop Ukraine SiGMA Group is launching the next chapter […]
Industry
February 12, 2021
Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 Attracts Top Tier Exhibitors and Sponsors
Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 has attracted many top tiers, international exhibitors and sponsors. UGW 2021 will take place on 24-25 March Ukrainian Gaming Week Exhibition on 24 March Ukraine is about to experience its first major gambling and gaming exhibition in over 10 years – Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 (UGW 2021). The large-scale event, which […]
Business
February 8, 2021
Lottery.com and MSL Sign MoU for Select Products in Ukraine
Leading online and mobile lottery platform Lottery.com announced it entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ukrainian state lottery operator MSL to offer some select products to the market in the country. Lottery.com Acquires Access to Ukraine Select products offered by Lottery.com under the provision of the MoU will be in accordance with current […]
Casino
February 3, 2021
Spaceiks Becomes First Licensed Online Gambling Operator in Ukraine
Spaceiks LLC has become the first licensed online gambling operator in Ukraine under the country’s 2020 Gambling Act. The company’s application was approved by the Ukrainian Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) on Tuesday. Spaceiks must now pay a UAH 30.7 million (around $1.1 million) licensing fee and will in turn be […]
Industry
January 29, 2021
UGW 2021 Split into Two Separate Events: Conference and Exhibition
The Smile-Expo Company has announced changes to the format and dates of the Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021, which will now be held as two separate events. UGW to Take a Different, Two-Event Format Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 will take place to a revised schedule moving from its planned one-stop shop into two separate events held […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
SiGMA Denis Dzyubenko to Help Steer Ukraine’s Gambling Industry
Ukraine’s gambling commission has appointed Denis Dzyubenko, SiGMA’s CIS Director, to the Expert Advisory Council. Denis Dzyubenko to Sit on Advisory Council for Ukrainian Gambling Commission Ukraine is quickly moving towards a fully regulated gambling industry and SiGMA Group is going to play a key role in this with the appointment of Denis Dzyubenko, CIS […]
Industry
December 19, 2020
Ukraine to Hold Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 in Wake of Gambling Industry Legalization
Ukraine will hold its first gaming expo focusing on the country’s newly-regulated iGaming, sports betting and casino industries, with Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 taking place from February 24 to 25, 2021 in Kyiv. The event, organized by Smile-Expo, will host the largest exhibition to date covering the industry and expecting over 3,000 attendees and 100 […]
Legal
December 6, 2020
Ukraine Eases up Licensing Fees for Gambling Operators
A newly-proposed gambling bill should help Ukrainian bidders for gambling licenses to pay smaller taxes while a monitoring system is being deployed. New Bill Set to Free up Operators from Burdensome Fees Ukraine will review a new law that should reduce upkeep and licensing costs for operators willing to launch in the re-regulated gambling market […]